Who are we?
Based in New York City, Finland Center provides a cultural meeting point for the approximately 3000 Finns currently living in the New York metropolitan area, as well as for other New York-based friends of Finland. Since 2002 our nonprofit organization, run by volunteers, has catered to local Finns and friends of Finland through special events and networking opportunities.
Our New Home at Kota Nest
In January 2022, we got a new home! Our partner organisation, The Kota Alliance, acquired this building in Harlem (43 St Nicholas Place). It serves as a hub for women entrepreneurs and women-focused nonprofits who work for gender equality and women’s empowerment (very Finnish values, don’t you think?).
Become a member!
Become a member of our organization and help support our ongoing cultural work in the New York area.
The Kota Alliance
The Kota Alliance was catalysed into existence by Finland Center Foundation (FCF) in 2015. It is a hub for nonprofit organizations that work towards gender equality and women’s empowerment. It has been registered as a separate entity in New York State. It has received 501c3 status from the IRS and we encourage you to get involved and support its work!
A big Thank You to our supporters!
This includes all the musicians and other artists who have performed at our events over the years; volunteers from the US and Finland, Finnish companies and our dedicated and eager interns from Finland. Without you all, none of our achievements would have been possible! In addition we value the continued support of the following companies:
